Morning Announcements
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Word of the Day
ephemeral (adj.) momentary, transient, fleeting
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Today is Back to School Night. We will follow a short day schedule. Dismissal will be at 12:18 p.m. The cafeteria will be closed for lunch. Please be sure to provide your parents with a copy of your schedule.
There will be an assembly program for 9th and 10th grade students tomorrow. Mykee Fowlin will present his program "You Don't Know Me, Until You Know Me" to 9th and 10th grade students during periods 2 & 3. Students will be called to the theater via PA announcement.
Students in 9th - 12th grade are invited to apply to the Novartis Multicultural Teen Corporate Mentoring Program, a FREE, in-person program at the Novartis corporate campus in East Hanover October 15, 2024, from 8:30 - 4:00 p.m. and October 16, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. The program will include inspirational speakers and mentoring from successful professionals from diverse backgrounds. Students in all grades are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as space is limited and the application is due tomorrow. If you are interested, email Mrs. Schlecht, at nschlecht@hpreg.org to request access to the application.
Good morning, Hornets! Homecoming is right around the corner! Voting is now open, and the ballot links has been sent to your student email. Make sure to cast your vote by **tomorrow, Friday, September 20, at 2:00 p.m.**—one vote per student! The Homecoming Coronation, where we’ll crown the King, Queen, and Class Princesses, will happen during halftime of the football game on **Friday, September 27**. Get involved and make this Homecoming one to remember!
Get ready to represent your class with next week’s Spirit Week! Monday Sept. 23rd is USA day, Tuesday Sept 24th Celebrity Day, Wednesday Sept. 25th is Rhyme Without Reason, Thursday is Sept. 26th is Anything but a Backpack and Friday Sept. 27th you wear your class colors: freshman - pink , sophomores - white, juniors - yellow and seniors - black!
Are you ready to dance and have a memorable night? Class of 2026 & 2027 will be hosting the Homecoming Dance on Thursday September 26th. Student council members will be selling presale tickets this week for $20 during all three lunches! If you have any questions, come see Ms. Schmid, Mrs. Blakeley, or Mrs. Zepka.
Attention Hornets! The 2025 Yearbook is now on sale. Also Seniors, you and your family can now create and purchase a yearbook ad. Check your email and the website for more information.